Category: What I Wore

I was sent a neon backpack filled with 90’s throwback goodies from Bulletin, the cutest shop I’ve never been in (it’s in New York! I am going NEXT MONTH AND I CAN’T WAIT!!!) They sent so many things that took me back, and it inspired me to shoot some photos the way I used to back then– very little planning, just grabbing the things that were around me and standing in light. ✨

You know what’s funny? I came of age in the 90’s and I somehow didn’t latch on to the neons and the bright prints– I think I was too young. What I remember about the 90’s were smelly flannels and dandruff and rum raisin lipstick that got all over my teeth because I didn’t have braces yet and everything was out of alignment.

I really wanted to look like Drew Barrymore. If I were to choose an aesthetic icon NOW for myself that harkened to the 90’s, it would be Parker Posey in Party Girl. It’s really fun to see what people choose as their iconography to define a time period.

Bulletin has a new store in New York, a mini-mall, and it’s a pop-up so you’ll wanna grab your friend and go if you’re out there, like ASAP. When I was a teen, my best friend Albert would pick me up in his black Mustang and we’d drive 45 minutes to the nearest mall in Hanford, Ca., go the the music store (I picked up used Liz Phair– I still yearn for her silver skirt in the “Supernova” video, used That Dog., used Smashing Pumpkins because I seriously thought I was going to marry Billy Corgan–omg CAN YOU EVEN!!!). Then we’d go back home and I’d work on zine stuff while he dyed his hair with Manic Panic. This is really taking me back. I like the memories I can choose, not necessarily remember. I think that’s why I like this backpack and the concept of the mini mall so much.

I realized I needed the hottest version of Leo emblazoned across my chest, so I made one. You can get one too, just in time for Street Food Cinema’s showing of “Romeo and Juliet” at Exposition Park on May 7th. Goes well with panties… or not. Up for pre-order on Friday in the shop at www.auroralady.com!

It was no joke. We don’t have air conditioning in our small little bungalow, so I would sit downstairs with three fans blowing on me while I worked on this collection. When it finally came to be time to shoot these shirts, all I could do was hope that we’d get a short break in the heat wave for our shoot to happen.

Thankfully it worked out! Ashley and Celina came over on a Saturday morning, smiling and beautiful. The air was heavy with moisture, but it was just cool enough that we felt ok going to a nearby park to take photos.

Celina and Ashley, who hadn’t met before, got along famously, and it felt so good to see their chemistry with one another while the trees seemed to be in a state of relaxed breath. I felt like we were locked in a small, warm cocoon of connection as we walked on cobbled paths and gently moved branches out of our way– such a rarity in Los Angeles that I feel it has to be noted!

Big thank yous to Celina and Ashley for modeling. You two were an absolute pleasure! xo

A few weeks ago, Victoria Innocenzi, Taleen Kali, and I got together to play guitar, try on t-shirts, have some friends over, and take some photos. Taleen is in the band Tulips and also makes her own music– she is a real life rock’n’roll badass and the absolute perfect person to don this new collection. The three of us have a couple more surprises in the works, but for now, listen up! The Rhythm Changes Lookbook is ready to make it’s debut!

Two months ago, I dreamt of an imaginary band named “Rhythm Changes”. I thought of the fictional bands that I really love: The Fabulous Stains and Hedwig topping them out. Rhythm Changes was strong, epic, and tragic as they discovered that against all of their rock’n’roll aspirations, they were still just human.

I adore this set of six tees. They’re available in a melange of sizes, and in a cropped style. And just like the “Feminasty” collection of tees, they’re made in Los Angeles one at a time, with me by their side every step of the way. They’re incredibly soft and comfortable and ripe for DIY alterations if you are so inclined.

I hope you play guitar, teach your little sister how to sing, or rock out in your car in them. I hope you’ll love them as much as I do.

It’s no secret that I love print magazines. I spent a ton of time combing over Sassy, Rolling Stone, W, and Magnet as a teen, and I probably spend just as much time now with my selections. That’s why I’m thrilled to have been asked to be part of Nylon Shop– Nylon magazine’s curated space that showcases their design picks. You’ll find my Feminasty and Gnarly shirts there. I can’t stop staring. Is this forreal life?! I’ll take it!

A few weeks ago, I had the best time setting up the Feminasty Pop Up Shop at the launch party of LA Mother!

LA Mother is sorta the best idea ever. I love how they describe their business: “LA Mother is the first business of its type dedicated purely to the advancement of women in the creative and business sectors. We have created a safe space to provide a platform for women in our growing community.”

Basically, how could we NOT be part of that? LA Mother’s central hub is in Hollywood, surrounded as much by crazy traffic as by hills and houses balanced on stilts. It’s feminist message is magic.

My friend Celina and I had a blast, hanging out, sipping mimosas, and feeling the vibe of creativity. LA Mother created a social media campaign called “Not a Dirty Word”, which invites folks to reclaim the words hurled at them in order to make them feel bad. Mine was “Yoko”. Celina’s was “boyish”. All of the contributions were installed on a large part of one of the walls for the opening.

Maybe the best part? Meeting so many rad people and taking selfies with them! HELL-O!

Celina’s Girl Gang shirt was DIY-ed with tulle sleeves and a crop top chop. How epic is this photo of her on the bed at the party? PURE. FUCKING. JOY!

Big thanks from the bottom of my heart to everyone who came out that night and especially those that picked up a shirt! I’d love to see what you do with them– make sure to tag #Feminasty when you put your selfie up on Instagram!